Alumni news

How the College of Music community has met the enormous challenge of a global pandemic.

Alumnus Damani Phillips opens the door for diversity in jazz.

College of Music alumnus and Virginia Tech Assistant Professor of Piano Richard Masters looks back on his formative time at the College of Music.

The Music Education area at the College of Music routinely produces leaders in the field, the most recent of whom is Claire Glover (BME ’17), who won the 2020 CMEA Young Music Educator Award.

Alumnus Conor Brown will collaborate with fellow composer Derrick Spiva on a piece about this moment, commissioned by the Wind Symphony and College of Music supporter Jan Burton.

Alumnus Neal Postma (BM ’10) says the advice he received at CU Boulder has helped him weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

College of Music graduate Nora Barpal wants to break down barriers that can keep young music students from becoming professional musicians.

Alumnus Tom Verrier (DMA ’98) has made a career out of his passion for music, conducting ensembles around the world.

Read notes on accomplishments and accolades for College of Music alumni in 2020.

Alumna Barbara Bentree (BME ‘80) returns to the College of Music with her new film "Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time."